Childcare Teacher Preschool

Position Summary

The Childcare Teacher-Preschool is responsible for the day-to-day care of children ages 2–6 years in the classroom, planning creative, educational, fun activities for them as well as addresses their basic needs.

• Develops and implements weekly lesson plans for the afternoon preschoolers.
• Provides nurturing and comfort to children.
• Assist students with potty-training who show readiness.
• Creates and implements weekly lesson plans.
• Ensures that parents sign their children in and out of childcare using the form provided.
• Tracks inventory of preschool age appropriate toys and educational materials and informs the Director when supplies are low.
• Assists in the sorting, storage and distribution of children’s program donations, children’s closet, toy room and diaper room.
• Provides care for children ages 6 weeks-6 years in the evening when there are Family Engagement events.
• Participates in relationship based practice and reflective supervision.
• Attends and participates in weekly staff meeting and trainings appropriate to this position.
• Complete 12 hours of continuing education a year following the state guidelines and maintain CPR/First Aid certifications.
• Ensures cleanliness of classrooms, furniture, toys through daily sanitization, proper arrangement, organization and stimulation in indoor/outdoor learning environments.
• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Must be 21 years old or older.
• High School Diploma or GED required; some college preferred.
• One (1) year experience working with the Preschool population.
• 90 Clock hours in Early Childhood Curriculum and Development or equivalent required or in progress.
• 45 Clock hours Preschool Certification required.
• First Aid & CPR.
• Knowledgeable about the impact of intimate partner violence and trauma on child development, behavior and on families.
• Demonstrates ability to manage emotionally traumatized children as part of a team.
• Demonstrates competence with computer systems including MS Word, agency email and client/outcome database systems.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to respond quickly to children who may be in danger of getting hurt, in the classroom and on the playground.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.

House of Ruth Maryland offers a comprehensive Total Rewards Package that will include but is not limited to medical insurance, prescription plan, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, life insurance, 403(b) retirement savings plan, and Employee Assistance Program.

House of Ruth Maryland upholds the mission of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission by being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment and will not be excluded because of color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or age.